Post Your Lab (PICS)

TBev0

http://www.homecomputerlab.com/wp-content/media/HomeLab_update_22_11_2011/HomeLab_22-11-2011.jpg

homecomputerlab

LinuxRacr

TBev0, I just noticed your initial post at the top of this page. Nice setup, and nice site.

JeanM

MAC_Addy wrote: »

Nice setup! Looks like you're on the right path!

Thanks, another 2620 and 2950 are coming along with 3640 & nm-4a/s card

I picked up another switch to practice vlan/trunking, should have gone with the 24 ports but 12 ports will have to do for now. I think I'll be fine with that. Got another 2620 + 3640 to try the frame relay stuff.

3x 2620s
1x 3640+nm-4a/s + nm-1e2w
3x 2950-12
2x 2950-24
3x wic-2t cards

The XM's are expensive, so they'll have to wait for later once I put these all to use.

EDIT1 - Digi CM32 on the way
EDIT2 - won a NEW 2950-24 for $32 :O
EDIT3 - won a 2nd NEW 2950-24 for $15!

cmorris1441

I just bought this 2620 with a WIC-1B-U and a WIC-2T (had been 40% off yesterday):
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

and this 2650 with a WIC-1DSU-T1, WIC-1BU, and a NM-1E1R
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

I did some research and noticed the WIC-2T on the 2620 has a different serial port than the serial port on the 2650. I plan on connecting these routers, but what cable should I use?

I was looking at this, but I'm not sure and it's coming from the UK so it takes a while to ship...

JeanM

TBev0 wrote: »

http://www.homecomputerlab.com/wp-content/media/HomeLab_update_22_11_2011/HomeLab_22-11-2011.jpg

Long time lurker, decided to finally sign up and say hello!

I've got a bit of everything going on in my lab: ESXi, Xen, Hyper-V, Windows, Linux, Cisco, Openfiler iscsi SAN etc .Its also a 'live' environment so it forces me a little bit more to think things through properly first and plan a lot of changes i make before implementing. I'm not really studying anything and have no certs and I've always done ok, but im beginning to wonder now if i should choose a field and specialize in one area? anyway for anyone who might be interested my blog is here:

homecomputerlab

very cool! I want an AS bad

PC509

TBev0 wrote: »

http://www.homecomputerlab.com/wp-content/media/HomeLab_update_22_11_2011/HomeLab_22-11-2011.jpg

homecomputerlab

Didn't I see you on the [H]? I saw this lab a while back - had to be there. Welcome to TechExams!

Drew210

Hi all, Im new here, I just started rebuilding my CCNP lab


1 2811 with one NME-16ES-1G-P (3750 Switch)
1 2610
2 2610xm
2 3725 256mb
1 2924
2 2950
1 3550
1 Cisco Aironet 1232AG
1 851

I hope to add two more 3550's next week.

Keanoknick

Hi guys,

I'm pretty new here, and thought I'd post up my lab and see what you guys thought, and if I need anything else.
Sorry no pics at the moment, will try to get some soon.

Here's a list of my gear

6x 2651xm with 6x wic 1t's, 1x nm-4a/s, 2x nm-8a/s dispersed among them.
1x 1721
1x 2960
1x 2950 (on loan from work)
1x 3550 (on loan from work)
2x 2940
Digi CM 32 (access switch)

all mounted in a Skeletec 20U rack.

Right now I've got it all set up to match the scenario for "freeccnaworkbook.com"

I might be getting a 2511 also, in a couple of weeks from a buddy.

Anything else you guys would recommend? I plan on going at least though my CCNP, and possible CCNA Voice, will this gear get me there?

Thanks.

Roguetadhg

make sure to get a wide-angle shot

alan2308

Keanoknick wrote: »

Anything else you guys would recommend? I plan on going at least though my CCNP, and possible CCNA Voice, will this gear get me there?

Thanks.

For the CCNP, you're going to want a couple of L3 switches. 3550's will do most of what you need and cost around $100 - $150 each, 3560's will do all of what you need and cost $350 - $400.

Roguetadhg wrote: »

make sure to get a wide-angle shot

^^^ This.

JeanM

SUBnet192 wrote: »

Here's my sort of current lab...



3 x 2950 switches
2 x 2620XM
1 x 2620
1 x 2610 w/NM-8A/S (perfect as a Frame Relay Switch)
1 x 2511 terminal server (not shown)

1 Linksys SRW2024 Web Managed Gigabit switch
2 VMware ESXi servers
2 QNAP iSCSI storage devices

I just ordered some more gear today to extend into a CCNP lab.
1 x 3640 Router
1 x 3550 Switch
1 x 2650XM Router

I passed the CCNA exam 2 weeks ago.

Very nice! What are the exact models of servers in the rack for VMWare?

I want to look on ebay to see if there is anything out there in rack mount config that isn't very expensive I could use.

cmitchell_00

FredWatanabe wrote: »

Mine is not as clean as some you guys. also not fancy at all.



2 - 1721
1 - 1841
1 - 2950
1 - 2950T
1 - 3550-24
and a Dell PowerEdge 1950 with ESXi

I think my lab looks this way. Where did you purchase that server?

SUBnet192

JeanM wrote: »

Very nice! What are the exact models of servers in the rack for VMWare?

I want to look on ebay to see if there is anything out there in rack mount config that isn't very expensive I could use.

This is and old pic from my ccna lab. The esx boxes were intel motherboards in cases i bought from newegg iirc. I upgraded them last summer.

Keanoknick

Here's some cell phone shots of mine, not the best quality, but you get the idea, and yes I know my cable management is terrible.



Here's a list of my gear

6x 2651xm with 6x wic 1t's, 1x nm-4a/s, 2x nm-8a/s dispersed among them.
1x 1721 (not shown)
1x 2960
1x 2950 (on loan from work)
1x 3550 (on loan from work)
2x 2940 (not shown)
Digi CM 32 (access switch)

all mounted in a Skeletec 20U rack.

Right now I've got it all set up to match the scenario for "freeccnaworkbook.com"

Roguetadhg

definitely sweet.

Futura

Thought I would post my lab, I know its a mess but then again, I don't look at it much, connect to my Access servers via wireless.

Patel128

Keanoknick wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm pretty new here, and thought I'd post up my lab and see what you guys thought, and if I need anything else.
Sorry no pics at the moment, will try to get some soon.

Here's a list of my gear

6x 2651xm with 6x wic 1t's, 1x nm-4a/s, 2x nm-8a/s dispersed among them.
1x 1721
1x 2960
1x 2950 (on loan from work)
1x 3550 (on loan from work)
2x 2940
Digi CM 32 (access switch)

all mounted in a Skeletec 20U rack.

Right now I've got it all set up to match the scenario for "freeccnaworkbook.com"

I might be getting a 2511 also, in a couple of weeks from a buddy.

Anything else you guys would recommend? I plan on going at least though my CCNP, and possible CCNA Voice, will this gear get me there?

Thanks.

How difficult was it to set up the Digi CM 32? I have a AS-2509-RJ and its out of ports now. I think i would rather have the Digi CM 32.

Mrock4

Patel128 wrote: »

How difficult was it to set up the Digi CM 32? I have a AS-2509-RJ and its out of ports now. I think i would rather have the Digi CM 32.

I know this wasn't aimed at me, but I just finished setting up my Digi CM 32. It's cake to set up..point your browser to the management IP, login, and do some very basic config.

One question I have to any other Digi CM users is- do you have a latency when connecting to devices off of the Digi? For example, when I telnet/SSH to devices by specifcying the port number (ie: telnet 172.16.1.1 5020 where 172.16.1.1 is the Digi CM and 5020 is the assigned port number), it takes literally 10+ seconds to come up with a prompt.

Mrock4

SUBnet192 wrote: »

Hmm... I am in the final stages of building INE's topology (How To Build A CCIE Rack | INE) lab with some differences. My lab has similarities with yours

3 x 1841

1 x 2651XM
1 x 2621XM with NM-4A/S
1 x 2610XM

1 x 2621 with NM-8A/S (Frame relay switch)
1 x 2501
1 x 2503

4 x 3550 (2 are for sale, I'm getting 2 3560s at the end of the month).
1 x ASA 5505
and
1 x Digi CM32 (great device for access, much easier to work with than a cisco access server).

Why the 2 servers though?

One server is an image/tftp server. I'll use that to store configs and images for quick TFTP access. Mostly, though- it'll just be my all purpose server..for testing, wireshark captures, tftp, etc. The other server is currently my ESXi server, though I'm thinking I'm going to just install FreeNAS and use it as a home file server.

veritas_libertas

Here is a pic of my new lab:

Patel128

@veritas_libertas - Does your Skeletek sway back and fourth if you push it. As in the rack part, not the whole unit? My 16U does that and I didn't know if it was like that for everyone.

veritas_libertas

Patel128 wrote: »

@veritas_libertas - Does your Skeletek sway back and fourth if you push it. As in the rack part, not the whole unit? My 16U does that and I didn't know if it was like that for everyone.

I haven't noticed it doing that. I know it doesn't move well on carpet.

Patel128

veritas_libertas wrote: »

I haven't noticed it doing that. I know it doesn't move well on carpet.

Yeah I have noticed that. I think I am just going to take mine apart and rebuild it when I re cable my lab.

JeanM

Here is mine, just got the CM32 console server going

The 3640 is now running 12.4 IOS and the 3x2620s are connected to it for frame relay lab. I should have ordered 2950-24s originally, thats how I ended up with 5 switches, I'll probably sell the 2x2950-12s ...should be good for vlan/trunking/spanning tree stuff I think.

top to bottom:
digi cm32
2x2950-24
3x2620 with wic2t cards (top one is open, need to upgrade flash and ram).
1x3640 with nm-4as and nm1e2w
3x2950-12s

LinuxRacr

Nice. I still haven't had time to set my Digi CM32 up yet. I am going to have to soon though.

JeanM

veritas_libertas wrote: »

Looks nice! I would get a top on that router though, the voltages inside them are VERY high.

The highest voltage out of the power supply is 12, I should be ok

LinuxRacr wrote: »

Nice. I still haven't had time to set my Digi CM32 up yet. I am going to have to soon though.

Let me know how loud yours is, the fan in mine needs to be replaced I think. I am crossing my fingers the wireless card in route is going to work with it, then I can lab from the living room lol.

veritas_libertas

JeanM wrote: »

The highest voltage out of the power supply is 12, I should be ok

LOL, I wouldn't be worried about you. If you have kids who like to poke things, like my one year-old than the power supply could be a target. Sorry, I just get nervous when I see things like that.

Let me know how loud yours is, the fan in mine needs to be replaced I think. I am crossing my fingers the wireless card in route is going to work with it, then I can lab from the living room lol.

My 2950 is starting to develop a new noise. I'll probably have to track down which one fan is getting bad.

Ltat42a

JeanM wrote: »

Here is mine, just got the CM32 console server going

Where did you get the rack?

Thanx...

veritas_libertas

Ltat42a wrote: »

Where did you get the rack?

Thanx...

I have one for sale that's identical... PM me

Roguetadhg

nice